Positive Alternatives, Inc
Positive Alternatives, Inc.
Job Description
Job Title: Community Educator
Programs: Prevention Services
Status: Full-time or Part-Time is up to 20 hours per week
Reports To: Prevention Services Program Coordinator
Prepared Date: 10/2014
This person is responsible for delivering effective and timely service as specified in and required by the guidelines of all the programs within Positive Alternatives as needed.
I. CASE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Serve as facilitator/mediator of parent and family interactions during program delivery.
▪ Documentation of client interactions, participation level, and other program related happenings into client tracking system.
▪ The organization, filing, and confidential record keeping of associated clientele.
▪ Maintaining consistent communication with clientele and scheduling of programs.
▪ Abide by the requirements of confidentiality and mandated reporting.
▪ Track, document, and interpret program and client data associated with appropriate tracking systems.
II. COORDINATION AND FACILITATION RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Preparation, coordination, and facilitation of group materials and resources (Strengthening Families Program, Sandcastles Divorce Seminar, Afterschool Programs, and any other programs associated with Community Education position)
▪ Coordination and evaluation of program staff, Americorps Volunteers, and other volunteers to effectively deliver services.
▪ Send reminders to community agencies prior to scheduled presentation.
▪ Establish and maintain effective community relationships.
▪ Create program awareness in communities served.
▪ Attend all trainings related to programmatic needs and personal/professional development.
▪ Locate and schedule trainings for program staff.
III. TEAM / AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Conduct educational seminars for staff, youth, and community.
▪ Regularly attend required program and agency meetings
▪ Maintain ongoing contact with other counselors for the purpose of collaboration efforts related to shared clients.
▪ Attend all required agency trainings and gatherings
▪ Any other duties delegated by the Program Coordinator.
▪ Assist with agency fundraisers as assigned.
VI. FUNDS DEVELOPMENT
▪ Maintain current fundraising projects for Community Education.
▪ Research, monitor, establish, and maintain program contracts with current contractors as well as the establishment of new contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Full Time - The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field with experience working with adolescents and/or families.
Part Time – The minimum requirement is experience working with adolescents and/or families while on course to the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be 21 years of age or older. Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a driving record free from major violations for the past five years is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
HOURS
The hours are flexible to accommodate client’s schedules. Night and weekend hours are required. Part-time is up to 20 hrs/wk. Full-time is up to 40 hrs/wk.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees in this position are At-Will Employees. The Introductory Period is a minimum of six months. Employees will be evaluated upon completion of the Introductory Period and annually thereafter. Employees are asked to give a 30-day written notice prior to termination in order to leave the agency in “good standing.”
BENEFITS
Full-time - eligible for Tier II benefits, which include a $400/mo stipend that can be used for flex-spending, retirement options, and/or a taxable cash option. Also included are earned personal and vacation time as well as paid holidays.
Part-time – Paid holidays.
POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES IS…..
A Drug Free work Place
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Supported by the United Way
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